Nick Stumbo is the Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, a ministry that helps people find hope and healing from the effects of sexual brokenness. Nick knows firsthand how a pornography addiction can destroy a person and marriage. In this conversation, Lori and Nick talk about current statistics surrounding porn use in the church from a study they did in partnership with the Barna Group. You will also learn:
- The challenges a person may face in overcoming the shame associated with their sexual addiction and how to break free
- The importance of transparency with those around you, especially your spouse
- How to support loved ones who are struggling with addiction
- Why the data from their recent study is important and how we can use these findings to bring about healing and change
There is freedom from bringing this often secret struggle to light. Nick will encourage you to seek help through God’s power and other resources to be set free from this destructive addiction.
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Thank you for sharing this.
This podcast wasn’t one that grabbed me when I initially began listening to your shows just a few weeks ago, but this morning as I was getting ready and didn’t feel like scrolling to find something to listen to, I hit play on the top show. Wow! Am I ever glad I did.
The statistics that Nick shared were truly eye-ball popping. As I was doing my hair, I just kept saying “Whoa. Wow!” out loud, again and again. The numbers of sufferers is staggering. The fact that the church has made this an “under the rug” topic for so long is even more staggering.
Thank you Rejoice Ministries for airing this incredibly important topic. I didn’t understand the degree to which it is affecting so many of my brother & sister’s lives, not just my own.